Born To Clean
I often get a surprised or questionable look when I say I love to clean. I figure this might be because cleaning is not something most people are passionate about. I would also venture a guess that the number of young men who would admit to enjoying cleaning is probably even slimmer. When I say […]
The New School BSC
This is a great article (linked below) that highlights a trend I’ve been seeing more and more in the Commercial Cleaning Industry. We’ll call this trend, “The New School BSC”. (Building Service Contractor for my non-industry friends) Over the past couple years I’ve met a lot of cleaning companies across North America. Most companies would […]
🧹The Sweep: Rollups & Roombas
by George Boutsalis | February 29, 2024 Word Count: 963 | Read Time: 3.3mins 1. The Big Sweep: Imperial Dade Continues Consolidation The rollup keeps on rolling. Les Produits Sanitaires Royal Net of Quebec is Imperial Dade’s latest acquisition. The context: Imperial Dade is “a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, printing papers and janitorial supplies”. They’ve been leading […]
What is APPA?
The APPA Cleaning Standards Over the past few years we’ve noticed the APPA Cleaning Standards are being used and/or referenced commonly when it comes to Janitorial and Commercial Cleaning Tenders and RFPs. Based on how often we see it, you can almost say it has become the standard for measurement for evaluating the performance of […]
The Sweep: Cleaning Week!
by George Boutsalis | March 27, 2024 Word Count: 795 | Read Time: 2mins53secs The Big Sweep: NFMT Baltimore A couple weeks ago I attended the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference. My expectations were not high, but it turned out to be a great event. The context:Â NFMT holds two conference’s yearly, Baltimore being their […]
The Sweep: River Renaissance
The Big Sweep: River Renaissance Paris has invested $1.5 billion to make the Seine River swimmable for the 2024 Olympics. The river is set to feature in the Olympic opening ceremony and host swimming events. Why It Matters: The Seine was once full of swimmers and sunbathers. But that was over a century ago. River […]
What Are the 5 Critical Questions to Ask Before Signing a Janitorial Contract?
Finding the right cleaning services company is often treated as a box-ticking exercise. You look at three quotes, pick the one that fits the budget, and hope for the best. But if you’ve been in facility management or operations for long enough, you know that the “cheapest” option often becomes the most expensive one in terms of […]
The Real Cost of Cleaning in 2026: In-House vs. Outsourced vs. Hybrid
In 2026, facility managers are under immense pressure to do more with less. As operational costs rise and labor markets remain tight, the line item for janitorial services is being scrutinized like never before. The debate is timeless: Do you keep full control with an in-house team, or do you hand the keys to a professional cleaning […]
The $8 Billion Question: Where Is Canada’s Cleaning Industry Headed?
If you are a facility manager or property owner in Canada you might feel like there is a new cleaning company popping up every week. According to the latest industry market research from IBISWorld, you aren’t imagining it. The janitorial services industry in Canada has grown into a massive $8 billion behemoth, with over 36,000 businesses competing […]